Conceptual Design and Preliminary Engineering Services for Offshore Wind

The Port of Richmond is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide conceptual design and preliminary engineering services for developing an offshore wind terminal within its facilities. The project is part of the Port’s efforts to secure funding through the GFO-24-701 Offshore Wind Energy Waterfront Facility Improvement Program, which supports infrastructure enhancements to facilitate floating offshore wind development in California. The primary goal is to identify suitable site boundaries within the Port, evaluate necessary infrastructure upgrades, and advance the project to approximately 30% engineering design, or enough to prepare a CEQA project description. The scope includes assessing up to 216 acres across existing Port sites such as Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the Point Potrero Marine Terminal, leveraging their strategic locations and access to deep-water channels to support offshore wind industry activities. The contract, with an estimated value ranging from 5 million to 15 million dollars, is open for responses until May 23, 2025. It is managed by the City of Richmond, with Charles Gerard serving as the primary contact. The project aligns with California’s clean energy initiatives and AB 209, aiming to bolster offshore wind infrastructure to support the state’s renewable energy goals. The selected firm will be responsible for delivering conceptual designs and preliminary engineering that will facilitate further development and potential construction of offshore wind facilities at the designated Port sites. Interested parties can find additional details and submit proposals through the designated vendor portal.